"Optometrist 3"

Under the supervision of the Optometry Manager and the Chief of Ophthalmology of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), and guided by policies and procedures of the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Medical Center, the Optometrist provides Optometric care to patients at ZSFG and affiliated sites.

The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology at ZSFG seeks a patient-centered Optometrist to provide comprehensive eye care at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Ophthalmology Clinic, a high-volume academic safety-net setting. The Optometrist will deliver evidence-based primary and specialty optometric services to a diverse, underserved population, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, residents, fellows, and allied health professionals. Responsibilities include comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and management of ocular disease, pre- and post-operative co-management, and urgent eye care, with a strong emphasis on health equity, quality improvement, and patient education. The role supports UCSF's missions of clinical excellence, education, and research, including teaching of trainees and participation in academic initiatives as appropriate.

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